Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-04-19

-'G"" AhNiS was AuiA "NeS"N"oSS'
We were unable to get full pro-
gramme Of the proceedings.
Several ponds in the south part Of
the county have dried up aud the
usually bold stream running through
Mr.. j. w. Gresham's farm, near New
stead, 10 now entirely dry. This
stream has never been known to 60
dry before,
Miss Mary j. Quarles, known as
Sister Mary Glare, died at ST. Cecilia
Convent, Nashville, on the 9th inst.
She was the oldest daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. G. M. Quarles, of Garretts-
burg, Ky, and was in the 3Sth year
of her age.
Alternately & Co., havereceived the
contract to sell all of the tobacco for
the members of the Trenton Grange.
A good deal of this tobacco has been
going to other markets In the past
but the Todd county grangers have
learned where the best prices are to
be obtained and will act accordingly.
Hon. J. II. Powell, Of Henderson,
has accepted an invitation to deliver
the annual literary address at the
commencement exercises of Bethel
Female College. Col. Powell is one
of the ablest and most eloquent speak,
ers in Western Kentucky and his adj
dress will undoubtedly be literary
treat.
The drouth was ended Saturday
night by copious rains which con-
tinued to TALL Sunday during the
day and at night and yesterday at
frequent intervals. The ground is
now well saturated and young crops,
gardens and pastures viii fairly boom.
There is probably first-class season
for handling tobacco and there seems
TO be nothing left now In regard to
the weather for the most confirmed
croaker to find fault with.
Both engines of the l. A. Il I. r. r.
are disabled and now undergoing re-
pairs. The track is now in good or
der and new engine will be put ON
the road In a few days TO pull the
passenger train which win greatly
facilitate business. John O'Briau,
very accommodating and clever gen.
tlemap, Is now conductor and much
Of the travel over the road is due to
his untiring efforts to make his pas
sengers comfortable and happy.
A new postoflice has been establish
ed at Durham, on the l. A. & I. II.
r., half way between Herndon and
Newstead, with George Knight, form
er postmaster at Organette, as post
master. Mr.. Knight has also opened
a large general merchandise store at
the station. A new road has been
opened between the Cox Mill road to
the Lafayette road via Swift's Foard
and Durham also, which makes this
quite prominent point for a post
office as well as a good point for 9TH
or business.
A difficulty occurred between Tenn
Minor and Jack Stroby, both colored,
last Saturday, about six miles above
Roaring Springs, resulting in the
serious injury of the former aud
probably fatal injury Of the latter.
They fought "fist and skull" until
Minor was knocked down, Stroby
falling on him, when Minor drew a
barlow knife and hacked his antag-
onist in twenty places. No arrests
have been made as yet and It isprob-
abiestnat there will not be, as Minor
has left the State declaring he would
never return.
AS previously mentioned in these
columns, new shoe store has been
opened between Glass corner and
Latham's, by Mr.. VIM. Mitchell, late
Of Georgetown, Ky. He has a large
and well selected stock of boots, shoes,
hats and gents furnishing goods
which he proposes to sell at aston
ishingly low prices. His goods are
all new and first Glass and in Offering
them to the public he Is prepared to
give bargains never before equaled
| in this city. He will make a special
~ OF fine ehees for ladies' and chill
dren and invites the ladies TO call
and inspect his stock before making
their purchases. Mr.. Mitchell comes
into our midst a stranger, but hopes
by fair aud honest dealing to merit
share of the trade in Hopkinsville
and surrounding country. We take
pleasure in recommending his house
to the people Of Christian county.